Ogun Flooding: Senate Writes SGF, NEMA, Works Ministry, Seeks Urgent Intervention

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

The Senate, yesterday, wrote to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and other federal agencies to urgently intervene in the flooding crisis in Sagamu and other areas of Ogun East Senatorial district. 

The letter sent to the affected agencies by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Magaji Tambawal, also sought urgent provision of palliatives to victims. 

This followed the adoption of the motion moved by Senator Gbenga Daniel, on the flooding issues in Sagamu, Ijebu and other areas in the country.

The motion passed on July 5, was titled: “Urgent need to intervene in the flooding issues in Sagamu, Ijebu Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District.”

Daniel had brought the attention of the Senate to the precarious challenge in his constituency and beyond. 

After deliberation, the Senate, resolved to urge relevant ministries, departments and agencies to release funds as provided in 2023 Appropriation Act for dredging of blocked canals and water bodies amongst others. 

The Senate also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief materials to affected victims in Sagamu and Ijebu Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District.

The communication by the Clerk of the National Assembly has now written the relevant federal agencies to facilitate the Senate resolution promptly.